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Mitchell Park
15 outdoor courts · Palo Alto, CA
15 outdoor hard courts: 8 dedicated pickleball courts + 7 dual-use (tennis/pickleball). LED court lighting installed by Palo Alto Pickleball Club. Free drop-in play, no reservations. Home of the Palo Alto Pickleball Club. May 2026: Parks commission voted to reject proposal to convert 2 more tennis courts to 8 additional pickleball courts. paloalto.gov returns 403 on direct fetch; confirmed via official SERP + paloaltopickleballclub.org.
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Paddles · Best overall
JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus 16mm
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Beginner paddles · Best starter feel
JOOLA Essentials
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Balls · Outdoor standard
Franklin X-40 Outdoor (12-pack)
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Mitchell Park has 15 outdoor courts.
Mitchell Park offers outdoor pickleball.
Free
Yes — Mitchell Park is open to the public at no charge.
Mitchell Park plays on hard.
6am-10pm daily
Mitchell Park is located at 600 E Meadow Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303.
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